How successful was Axis propaganda at generating a sense of solidarity on the home fronts? Introduction – The idea of propaganda to bring the country together to fight for one whole idea. The use of propaganda by the Axis powers during the Second World War was a fundamental concept in the war effort. Both countries became unified during the late 19th century so their need to generate a solidarity through an idealism was of particular importance. Propaganda was a useful tool in order that they may
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The marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is defined as the additional consumption that results from one dollar increase in disposable income. Bill’s disposable income goes from $100‚000 in 2001 to $200‚000 in 2002‚ and his consumption spending goes from $80‚000 in 2001 to $140‚000 in 2002. Which of the following statements about Bill is true? Bill’s MPC is equal to 0.6. Which of the following changes in disposable income would lead to the greatest increase in consumption? a $20‚000 increase
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Solar car design Originally published on Solar Love. Generally speaking‚ I don’t think solar-powered cars are very practical. They are fun and do highlight how far we’ve come. They may help to advance certain electric car technologies and designs. However‚ except for certain niche situations (like a hospital car for rural Zimbabwe)‚ they have serious limitations. For one‚ solar panels aren’t cheap — risking their destruction or damage in a car accident doesn’t seem wise. Secondly‚ the sun
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Management Science II Dr. S.Bharadwaj MODULE 1 Segmentation‚Targeting and Positioning • • • • Segmentation‚ Targeting and Positioning Definitions Segmentation Variables Evaluation of Segments Summary What is segmentation‚ anyone? • • What about targeting and positioning? Segmentation is the process of grouping people or organizations within a market according to similar needs‚ characteristics‚ or behaviors Dividing the market into groups • • • an entire market rarely has the same tastes
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Chapter 29 The Monetary System TRUE/FALSE 1. In an economy that relies on barter‚ trade requires a double-coincidence of wants. ANS: T DIF: 1 REF: 29-0 NAT: Analytic LOC: The role of money TOP: Barter MSC: Definitional 2. Joe wants to trade eggs for sausage. Lashonda wants to trade sausage for eggs. Joe and Lashonda have a double-coincidence of wants. ANS: T DIF: 1 REF: 29-0 NAT: Analytic LOC: The role of money TOP: Barter MSC: Definitional 3. The use of money allows trade to
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stores of value‚ but because they are not generally acceptable as payment for goods and services‚ they are not media of exchange. 5. What is the difference between commodity money and fiat money? (2 Mark) ANS: Commodity money has "intrinsic value‚" or value in uses other than as money. Fiat money is
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shutdown of the government caused the U.S. ratings to drop. The U.S. debt ceiling has not been increased and it will increase the risk of a U.S. default. If the U.S. rating drops‚ it will also lower the value of the dollar since the dollar is based on FIAT which is the government’s words. The U.S. debt credit is on a rating watch negative and won’t be decided until march whether it is cut or not. The U.S. has an AAA credit rating which is the highest rating‚ but their debt ceiling standoff will not be
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Value: DEMOCRACY Crt: PRESERVING THE SANCTITY OF THE CONSTITUTION CONTENION I: Undue potential for influence This argument is contextualized by Peter Rothberg in a piece published in The Nation:Peter Rothberg‚ “The Story of ’Citizens United’ vs. the FEC‚” The Nation‚ March 2‚ 2011. The results of the 2010 election bore out progressive fears as corporate-front groups flooded the electoral zone with massive contributions to reactionary Tea Party candidates. In fact‚ as Leonard’s film makes
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Industry profile:- The Indian Auto Mobile is witness to curious occurrence:- The Automobile industry in India is the seventh largest in the world with an annual production of over 2.6 million units in 2009. In 2009‚ India emerged as Asia’s fourth largest exporter of automobiles‚ behind Japan‚ South korea and Thiland. By 2050‚ the country is expected to top the world in car volumes with approximately 611 million vehicles on the nation’s roads. Following economic
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Why do we need it as a last resort now? Chapter 12: Money and the Banking System Money Eliminates barter and allows for labor specialization Functions of Money: Medium of Exchange Unit of Account Store of Value Commodity Money vs. Paper Money vs. Fiat Money What kind of money do we have now? Measure of money supply (M1)
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